Download or read book Plays Prose Writings and Poems written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Poems of Oscar Wilde written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Complete Poetry written by Oscar Wilde and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful poem of universal guilt and a protest against capital punishment.
Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Oscar Wilde written by Oscar Wilde and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete texts of "The Happy Prince and Other Tales," "A House of Pomegranates," "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories," "Poems in Prose," and "The Portrait of Mr. W. H."
Download or read book The Plays of Oscar Wilde written by Alan Bird and published by London : Vision Press. This book was released on 1977 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oscar Wilde s Wit and Wisdom written by Oscar Wilde and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amusing, thought-provoking epigrams, aphorisms, and other jests from the plays, essays, and lively conversation of Oscar Wilde offer a feast of humorous and profound quips. Nearly 400 quotes.
Download or read book The Collected Oscar Wilde written by Oscar Wilde and published by Barnes & Noble Classics. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Collected Oscar Wilde, by Oscar Wilde, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars /O:P Biographies of the authors. Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events. Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work. Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations. Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate. All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences?biographical, historical, and literary?to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. A renowned eccentric, dandy, and man-about-town, Oscar Wilde was foremost a dazzling wit and dramatic genius whose plays, poems, essays, and fiction contain some of the most frequently quoted quips and passages in the English language. This volume features a wide selection of Wilde's literary output, including the comic masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest, an immensely popular play filled with satiric epigrams that mercilessly expose Victorian hypocrisy; The Portrait of Mr. W. H., a story proposing that Shakespeare's sonnets were inspired by the poet's love for a young man; The House of Pomegranates, the author's collection of fairy tales; lectures Wilde delivered, first in the United States, where he exhorted his audiences to love beauty and art, and then in England, where he presented his impressions of America; his two major literary-theoretical works,?The Decay of Lying and?The Critic as Artist; and a selection of verse, including his great poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol, in which Wilde famously declared that?each man kills the thing he loves. A testament to Wilde's incredible versatility, this collection displays his legendary wit, brilliant use of language, and penetrating insight into the human condition. Angus Fletcher is Distinguished Professor Emeritus, City University of New York, and the author of Allegory: The Theory of a Symbolic Mode, Colors of the Mind, and A New Theory for American Poetry, among other books.
Download or read book The Ballad of Reading Gaol written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Short Stories of Oscar Wilde written by Oscar Wilde and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative new edition of nine classic short stories from one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era. “I cannot think other than in stories,” Oscar Wilde once confessed to his friend André Gide. In this new selection of his short fiction, Wilde’s gifts as a storyteller are on full display, accompanied by informative facing-page annotations from Wilde biographer and scholar Nicholas Frankel. A wide-ranging introduction brings readers into the world from which the author drew inspiration. Each story in the collection brims with Wilde’s trademark wit, style, and sharp social criticism. Many are reputed to have been written for children, although Wilde insisted this was not true and that his stories would appeal to all “those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy.” “Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime” stands alongside Wilde’s comic masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest, while other stories—including “The Happy Prince,” the tale of a young ruler who had never known sorrow, and “The Nightingale and the Rose,” the story of a nightingale who sacrifices herself for true love—embrace the theme of tragic, forbidden love and are driven by an undercurrent of seriousness, even despair, at the repressive social and sexual values of Wilde’s day. Like his later writings, Wilde’s stories are a sweeping indictment of the society that would imprison him for his homosexuality in 1895, five years before his death at the age of forty-six. Published here in the form in which Victorian readers first encountered them, Wilde’s short stories contain much that appeals to modern readers of vastly different ages and temperaments. They are the perfect distillation of one of the Victorian era’s most remarkable writers.
Download or read book Essays written by Oscar Wilde and published by Books for Libraries. This book was released on 1972 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays written by Oscar Wilde and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. Wilde’s classic comedy of manners, The Importance of Being Earnest, a satire of Victorian social hypocrisy and considered Wilde’s greatest dramatic achievement, and his other popular plays—Lady Windermere’s Fan, An Ideal Husband, and Salome—challenged contemporary notions of sex and sensibility, class and cultural identity. Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work, the author’s personal history, and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research. Read with confidence.
Download or read book The Complete Stories Plays and Poems of Oscar Wilde written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 861 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Letters of Oscar Wilde written by Merlin Holland and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2000-12-01 with total page 1408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is Oscar Wilde revealed in his own words--including more than 200 previously unpublished letters--available to coincide with the one hundredth anniversary of his death Deliciously wicked, astoundingly clever, and often outright shocking, Oscar Wilde put his art into his work and his genius into his life. In this collection, replete with newly discovered letters, the full extent of that genius is unveiled. Charting his life from his Irish upbringing to fame in his fin de siècle London to infamy and exile in Paris, the letters--written between 1875 and 1900 to publishers and fans, friends and lovers, enemies and adversaries--resound with Wilde's wit, brilliance, and humanity. Wilde's grandson, Merlin Holland, and Rupert Hart-Davis have produced a provocative and revealing self-portrait. Wilde's reputation as a serious thinker, humorous writer, and gay icon continues to flourish. The Complete Letters is an intimate exploration of his life and thoughts--Wilde in his own words.
Download or read book The Poems and Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde written by Oscar Wilde and published by Wildside Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854-1900) was a celebrated author, poet and aesthete. Two of his most acclaimed works are his play The Importance of Being Earnest, and his only novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. Wilde was convicted and imprisoned for homosexual acts, and died a broken man.
Download or read book The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde written by Oscar Wilde and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-09 with total page 3335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde,' readers will find a collection of the renowned author's masterpieces, including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' and various poems and essays. Wilde's distinct literary style is characterized by his wit, humor, and clever use of language, making his works a cornerstone of Victorian literature. His exploration of social issues and critique of the upper-class society provide readers with a thought-provoking and entertaining experience. The book offers a comprehensive look into Wilde's diverse body of work, showcasing his talent as a playwright, novelist, and poet. Oscar Wilde's personal experiences and unique perspective on life as a flamboyant and unconventional individual greatly influenced his writing. His wit and charm reflect his complex personality and scandalous reputation, adding layers of depth to his works. Wilde's ability to captivate audiences with his clever dialogue and sharp satire has established him as one of the most iconic writers of his time. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde' to those who appreciate classic literature, intricate social commentary, and witty humor. This collection serves as a timeless treasure for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the brilliance of one of the greatest writers in literary history.
Download or read book The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde written by Oscar Wilde and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
